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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.17, 406.69 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.17, 406.69 and 88.61 is: 132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.17 : 406.69 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.17/406.69 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.17x = 406.69 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.17x = 36,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,034.55/271.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.89

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